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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Great Synopsis of Tony Robbins' Work, October 17, 2003
Having been a fan of Tony Robbins' work for the past seven years, I believe he offers some amazingly effective strategies and a winning philosophy for overcoming challenges and getting more out of life. It all comes from within the individual, but as I've seen in his live seminars, Robbins really knows how to get individuals of all ages, backgrounds and nationalities to "get off their butts," tap into the inner strength and resources we all have, and bring their lives to a new level.There's no substitution for Tony's various audio programs (like "The Time of Your Life" and "Get The Edge") or his live seminars -- some of which are astoundingly expensive. That being said, Manny Ibay's book plays a very important role -- showing the reader (in great detail) exactly how one individual (the author) assessed what he didn't like about "the status quo," and how Robbins' audio programs "lit a fire" and triggered his desire to start making some big changes -- going for a better job, more control over his life, etc. Not only do we see how Manny evolved over ten years of using Robbins' programs, but he also does a very nice job of giving the reader a synopsis of the Robbins' strategies. I know that not everyone is "open" to Tony Robbins, and many are turned off by this "Infomercial King." (Robbins has certainly made a nice living from his work, but that takes nothing away from the effectiveness of what he teaches.) Also, I've seen enough of his work to know -- and learned through conversation with Robbins himself -- that he has a very sincere desire to help others, and that his work really has had enormous value to a incredibly wide range of people around the world -- from those striving to be "the ultimate student," to those confronting terminal illness, to others who find themselves deserted by a spouse after decades of marriage. Ibay may not win any National Book Awards for glittering prose, but in terms of an inspiring message and real value in terms of offering a concrete example for transforming one's life, I can't say enough about this book!
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I would give this book 6 stars, September 19, 2005
It's the similarity of the author's goals to mine - to do what I want, when I want - that drew me to the book. As also, the essence of Tony Robbins' principles that Manny Ibay has captured so well. Based on the title and subtitle, on an impulse, I ordered the book from Amazon, and it has proven to the best purchase to date I have made.
I am a huge fan of Tony Robbins, but the immense volume of his work makes it difficult to satisfactorily get one's hands around it all, in its entirety. The conciseness of this book, tightly summarizing the distilled wisdom of Tony, makes it a gem. It might sound exaggerated but, truly, I consider this book a jewel in the crown of my library of Tony's books and tapes. The author meticulously records the details of how he applied Tony's advice to his life. He lays bare his own failure/aspirations, provides simple but valuable illustrations from his success journals, outlines the action steps he took, and tracks his progress. His story rings true and convincing. Cynics might say he has not conquered the earth by following his dreams (Becoming a lawyer ...traveling extensively ... acquiring a ritzy convertible, etc) but, in a manner of speaking, he has: what better a world to conquer than the one of your dreams, whatever they may be!
I am particularly appreciative of the moments of doubt/failure that he chose to reveal. It's those instances that made his narrative very real to me, and had me convinced that Tony's success formula does indeed work. That even if it takes a decade, Tony's advice works, if sincerely ACTED UPON. That lofty goals of an Agassi or Mandela are not the only ones worthy of consideration - even breaking out of a dead-end job, yes, is lofty enough for many of us. In fact, it's the very "smallness" of everyday challenges that has most of us, stymied. It's when I can't seem to follow through on even a simple resolve (... like waking up earlier to work on my goals!) that makes me wonder, how the heck do doer's get so much accomplished. The manner in which Manny Ibay, an average Joe, as he calls himself, pulled himself out of his rut has me inspired. It makes me go, yesss, it's possible - and this is how. Thank you, Manny, for sharing your success.
It has been insightful for me to follow the thought processes and actions behind the transformation of a so-called average person - coz' I am average. I have no gut-wrenching handicaps to overcome, or incredibly dazzling heights to reach. I'm yet another dreamer, seeking, amongst other things, a fulfilling, paying, career that will afford me money, flexibility, and leisure - to travel. That's where this book comes in, and scores. It's an excellent model and motivational tool for an "average" person. It's not theoretical pep talk, but a practical, how-to manual -- a step by step, real life example -- on which to base one's own plans for change. I read this book almost every day, to fire me up. I overwrite sections of its workbook/journal with my own "success" entries and/or "failure", which has helped to give form to my own dreams and designs for living. So, how would I rate this book ? 6 stars -- on a scale of Amazon's 1 to 5.
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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Thank you, Tony Robbins, November 9, 2003
Twice I have read this book from cover to cover, its very inspiring. I have been a tony robbins fan for a number of years and this book gives you a detailed account how Manny Ibay used tony's materials to bring a dramatic change in life. This book is must read if you are struggling and want to change for the better.
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